Griffith

[ grif-ith ]

noun

1. Arthur, 1872–1922, Irish nationalist leader: a founder of Sinn Fein.
2. D(avid Lewelyn) W(ark) [wawrk], 1875–1948, U.S. film director and producer.
3. a town in NW Indiana.
4. a male given name, form of Griffin.

Griffith

/ ˈɡrɪfɪθ /

noun

1. GriffithArthur18721922MIrishWRITING: journalistPOLITICS: nationalistPOLITICS: head of state Arthur. 1872–1922, Irish journalist and nationalist: founder of Sinn Féin (1905); president of the Free State assembly (1922)
2. GriffithD(avid Lewelyn) W(ark)18751948MUSFILMS AND TV: directorFILMS AND TV: producer D ( avid Lewelyn ) W ( ark ). 1875–1948, US film director and producer. He introduced several cinematic techniques, including the flashback and the fade-out, in his masterpiece The Birth of a Nation (1915)

Example Sentences

Emily Griffiths wants to have an operation to remove her womb, known as a hysterectomy.

From BBC

P22, who managed to cross two busy freeways as a young lion to earn fame, hearts and a home in active Griffith Park, was the second most nocturnal lion studied.

From Science Daily

Gonzalez said the DWP will soon open a small demonstration facility at the department’s complex near Griffith Park to develop treatment technologies and monitoring methods that ensure protection of public health.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Reynolds said the team’s thoughts were with all those affected, including the building’s owner Alan Griffiths, and thanked the community and her staff for their unwavering support.

From BBC

Erin Griffiths, 16, can get her provisional licence next year but said she already has anxiety and is planning to put off lessons.

From BBC